Support nursing team in a 42-bed Medical Specialties Unit by providing patient care, monitoring vital signs, performing phlebotomy, point of care testing, EKG, IV removal, specimen collection, and foley catheter insertion and removal.
Compensation
The base pay range for full-time employment is $18.93 - $27.41 hourly. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
Responsibilities
Provide patient care and support independent and dependent activities of daily living
Monitor vital signs, mobility, ambulation, and document changes
Perform phlebotomy, point of care testing, EKG testing, peripheral IV removal, specimen collection, and foley catheter insertion and removal
Comply with patient safety practices under RN direction
The Patient Care Technician provides patient care, support independent and dependent activities of daily living, vital signs, mobility and ambulation, phlebotomy, point of care testing, EKG testing, peripheral IV removal, specimen collection, and foley catheter insertion and removal, and comply with patient safety practices under the direction of the professional RN nurse.
MAJOR FUNCTION:
Under the direction of Registered Nurses and physicians, assists in the provision of patient care and with maintaining the patient care environment in the Emergency Department. Emergency Department Technicians shall not function as regulated/licensed professional.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education & Experience:
High school education or its equivalent.
Previous experience as a certified EMT or nursing assistant, paramedic or RN student (completed first year) preferred.
Certification/Licensure:
American Heart Association BLS required CPI initial for new hires within 60 days followed by annual de-escalation training provided by Inspira.
Physical Requirements:
N: Never O: Occasionally (80%)
Lifting
F
Standing
F
Sitting
O
Lifting 20-50lbs
F
Climbing
O
Kneeling
O
Lifting>50lbs
F
Crouching
F
Reaching
F
Carrying
F
Hearing
C
Walking
F
Pushing
F
Talking
C
Vision
C
Environmental Conditions:
Noise
C
Varied Temperatures
O
Cleaning Agents
F
Noxious odors
C
Patient Exposure
C
Operative Equipment
C
BENEFITS INFORMATION:
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Coordinate emergency department operations, activate response workflows, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, maintain electronic health records, and perform clerical duties.
Responsibilities
Activate emergency response workflows including trauma, STEMI, and strokes
Collaborate with multi-interdisciplinary healthcare teams to streamline patient care and enhance the patient experience
Use a high level of attention to detail to maintain accurate electronic health records and perform other clerical duties
Maintain a calm demeanor under stressful situations and periods of high unit activity, while utilizing effective and respectful communication with patients, families, and the health care team
The Patient Care Technician performs tasks supportive to delivery of patient care in assigned departments under the direction of a Registered Nurse. May float to all Sarasota Memorial Health Care System (SMHCS) hospital Campuses.
Responsibilities
Perform tasks supportive to delivery of patient care in assigned departments
Requirements
High School Diploma
GED
Certificate
Nice to have: working knowledge of commonly used computer applications
The Patient Care Technician performs tasks supportive to delivery of patient care in assigned departments under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse.
Responsibilities
Perform tasks supportive to delivery of patient care in assigned departments
Requirements
High School Diploma
GED
Certificate
Nice to have: Working knowledge of commonly used computer applications
The Patient Care Technician performs tasks supportive to delivery of patient care in assigned departments under the direction of a Registered Nurse. May float to all Sarasota Memorial Health Care System (SMHCS) hospital Campuses.
Responsibilities
Perform tasks supportive to delivery of patient care in assigned departments
Requirements
High School Diploma
GED
Certificate
Nice to have: working knowledge of commonly used computer applications
We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $18.93 - $27.41 hourly. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs.
Responsibilities
Support independent and dependent activities of daily living